There are four (4) unique levels of Time Trials events available for different driver skill levels.

Each event level allows the participant to build on their driving skills and track knowledge. This allows for a natural progression into Club Racing.

Level 1 - PDX

Level 2 - Club Trials

Level 3 - Track Trials

Level 4 - Hillclimbs

Club Racing???

PDX events are non-competitive. Similar to track or lapping days, these serve as driving schools for TT.

These events concentrate entirely on the teaching of safe car handling and performance driving techniques.

Courses used are chosen as to maximize exposure to a variety of car handling situations, while minimizing exposure to hazards.

SCCA memberships and competition licenses are not required. These events offer the opportunity to improve driving skills while giving the curious rookie a taste of competitive motorsports action.

Club Trials events provide a constructive learning environment that stresses proper driving techniques, while at the same time offering a timed, competitive event.

Club Trials can be used as entry level competition events. Typically, Solo 2 classes are utilized, with other classes available. Safety requirements are defined in 17.23 of the SCCA Time Trials Rules (TTR).

Entrants must be current SCCA members (temporary memberships OK) and present a TT Participation Log card to participate in events.

Track Trials events are based on competition on small to medium sized flat-tracks and fixed road courses.

More safety equipment is required for participants, such as roll bars, harnesses, drivers suits, etc. Requirements are defined in 17.23 of the Time Trials Rules (TTR) and the General Competition Rules (GCR).

Novice instruction is used, but the emphasis is primarily on competition.

SCCA memberships and Time Trials competition licenses or Novice Permits are required.

Level 4 events are based on competition on courses that are not suitable for Level 3 events. These may include Hillclimbs, or other events on approved courses.

Safety items are generally similar to Club Racing events (i.e.- full roll cage), as similar speeds, risks and hazards can be encountered.

Novice instruction is used if novices are permitted to enter, but some events may restrict entry to TT Competition licenses or higher.

Previously, Time Trials events were only available in conjunction with Club Racing events.

Time Trails now provides the Solo II driver the opportunity to compete at a higher level of competition without having to make the financial commitment required for Club Racing.